How can I check the standards of an electrician’s work?

To check the standards and quality of an electrician's work, you can look for reviews and testimonials, ask for examples of previous work or check if they are registered with a reputable body, like NICEIC. You can also check if they offer a guarantee for their work, read customer reviews, and view photos of past projects on MyBuilder.

What should I expect from an electrician?

An electrician should be **licensed and certified, punctual and provide a clear estimate** before starting the job. They should ensure the work meets safety standards and offer a guarantee on their services.

Are electricians required to have insurance?

Yes, electricians are generally required to have **public liability insurance** to protect against accidents or damage during the job. It's always a good idea to ask to see proof of insurance before hiring.

Do electricians charge a call-out fee?

Many electricians charge a **call-out fee** for visiting your property, especially if the job is small or outside of regular hours. It's advisable to confirm the fee in advance to avoid any surprises.

How long does an electrical job take?

The time required depends on the size and complexity of the work. Here’s a general guide: - **Small tasks** (e.g. replacing sockets or light fittings): usually **under an hour** - **Medium jobs** (e.g. installing new lighting circuits or upgrading a fuse box): around **half a day to a full day** - **Large projects** (e.g. full house rewiring or new installations): can take **several days to a few weeks**, depending on the property

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West Electrical Services
Rating: 5 out of 5
West Electrical Services has been serving London, Slough,Oxford and Reading since 2015. Registered with Napit competant person scheme. We offer 24/7/365 emergency electrical call out service and cover all domestic installation and certifications.
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Electrical- 14 Jul 2018
Kam is an excellent electrician, highly recommended.
RS BALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Rating: 5 out of 5
Experienced within domestic and commercial settings, Design, Inspection, Installation and fault rectification. Customer relations is something I have always made a big part of what I do, communication from start to finish and achieving the desired outcome for customers is at the very top of my list. You will always recieve a high standard of workmanship at a reasonable price. Knowing your work has been completed to regulations, you will have peace of mind with an insurance backed guarantee.
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Electrical- 21 Sep 2021
Work completed promptly and efficiently. Ryan explained everything very carefully as he worked. Very reasonable charges. We will use him again and would definitely recommend him. So great to meet such a friendly, reliable and helpful man.
Specialised Technical Services Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, Your local Cheshire Electrical Contractors based in Holmes Chapel and covering all of Cheshire, Manchester, North Staffordshire and surrounding areas. City & Guilds qualified, NICEIC Approved Contractor, Part P Registered and fully Insured for £2 Million. We specialise in domestic electrical work - from new builds, extensions, re-furbs, re-wires and alterations. We also offer call outs for repairs, faults and emergencies. A family run, local business, trading since 2000.
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Electrical- 2 Jun 2021
We used Kevin for a full rewire of a house we purchased back in March 2020. We were specifically looking for someone competent, experienced doing full rewires and and that was part P certified. We got was a perfect job; with attention to detail that was way beyond our expectations. Kevin was very flexible and accommodating as we significantly added to the work as we went along. He was punctual, tidy and worked well with the other trades we had on site. I would have absolutely no problem thoroughly recommending Kevin.
Pete
Rating: 5 out of 5
Repairs, Building maintenance
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Handyman- 20 Jun 2022
Pete is friendly, personable, has good communication skills and took time to listen to our requirements and clarify his understanding of discussion . He is methodical, efficient and his work is neat, tidy and work finished to a very high standard . Pete is safety conscious of himself and those around him . He is honest and his prices are affordable. Pete had all the tools/equipment needed to complete our work and much more.
D&B Electrical Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrical contractors working in and around the East Midlands with many years of experience.
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Electrical- 27 Feb 2023
Arrived before it got really dark- had brought the new encased strip light with them- took them about 30mins to do the job and switch the electricity back on. 2 man team who got straight on with the job and fitted a modern strip light which is very bright when switched on- think £130 was a bit steep for replacing the light unit, even including the time needed to fetch a new unit but it was an urgent job as I couldn’t safely cook a meal in the kitchen by torchlight! Very pleased by their willingness to explain what needed doing and for disposing of the old strip light etc- friendly and helpful- good job - well done. My only quibble was the price- bit steep for half an hour’s work but worth it to have 2 properly qualified electricians do a safe installation- mains electricity needs proper safety regulation and I didn’t know enough to do the job myself up to required health and safety standards so I am very relieved to be able to move safely round my kitchen for cooking, cleaning and doing laundry . On the whole, very satisfied by the results and their patience in answering my questions. As skilled workers, they can claim a good price. Electricians can charge £50 just for a 10 minute job wiring in an electric cooker so no doubt it was the going rate and they wasted no time getting the job done-excellent!
William Gray
Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a registered Domestic installer with NIC EIC. I have 2 years experience but have recently started to work for myself. I am 18th edition qualified and I will certify all of my own work. I am happy to add or change sockets/lights, install power to garages/sheds, add external sockets and lighting, full or partial rewire. I can also install car chargers and PAT test.
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Electrical- 14 Dec 2021
William did a fantastic job, and did more than what was expected. The prices on his quote were very reasonable, and he arrived exactly when he said he would. A really genuine nice guy., I would not hesitate in using him again or recommending him to others.
Live Wire Solutions Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Live Wires Solutions Ltd is a highly qualified, experienced and reputable electrical company based in Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye. We cover Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Bristol and South Wales. We offer a full range of electrical services - domestic and commercial; completed at the highest of standards and at competitive rates. NICEIC registered. What we do: Consumer Unit Upgrades House Rewires Sockets & Lighting Electric Shower & Fans PAT Testing Fault Finding
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Electrical- 1 Mar 2021
I gathered several quotes for a variety of indoor and outdoor jobs on a relative new build property. Jacobs quote was full and comprehensive and he got off to a great start, promptly showing as promised and identifying exactly the extent and scope of the job which was meticulously listed in his communication. The job was labour intensive, with hardcore digging and extensive cabling. He worked for two solid weeks installing an outdoor system using LED strips around raised decking, sunken lighting around the drive perimeter and staired side entrance, spa points and future proofing for additional garden bed lights. He completed balcony lighting and indoor jobs too many to mention. What a find he is. We are simply overjoyed with the results, it’s stunning and you would never guess there had been such disruption. It’s immaculately completed, he stayed overtime to leave everything pristine and true to word completed everything on time,to cost and quality. We have had at least 2 dozen trades supplying work for our home including other electricians. Some have been better than others but Jacobs work ethic pride and enthusiasm make him a unique resource. As you can tell after two weeks we are hugely grateful to him for delivering and could go on further as to the quality of his work. We would suggest you deal with him directly to find out for yourselves what a consummate professional he is. The Bevington’s
Competent Electrical Limited
Rating: 5 out of 5
Competent Electrical Ltd detail-orientated electricians serving Birmingham, Solihull and its surrounding areas. We cover all aspect of domestic and commercial electrical work, both indoor and out- so whether you need an electrician to install a new light, additional socket or undertake a complete rewire or solve an electrical problem we can help.
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Excellent work done. I would recommend to my family and friends if they require electrical work done
Clevedon Electrical Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Electrician Domestic and Commercial Installation, Repair, Test and Inspect (EICR)
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Electrical- 26 Dec 2022
Steve saw my post & came out today to fix the broken socket I had. A small job granted, but he came out on boxing day anyway because my wife is disabled & the socket in question powered her hoist. He even noticed a few things that he rectified that was not part of the job. The price charged was no more than I would expect on an ordinary day let alone a bank holiday. Steve was a really nice guy & did a excellent job. I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve to anyone looking for an electrician & he will be my first port of call when in need of electrical services in the future.
EB ELECTRICAL RICHMOND LTD
Rating: 5 out of 5
An established business (1999) offering all aspects of electrical installation/upgrading and maintenance servicing the South West London/Surrey/Middlesex Areas. NICEIC Registered and all our work is guaranteed. Great customer service ensures that we retain a high percentage of repeat Clients.
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Electrical- 28 Sep 2013
5* star service - Highly recommend Enrico and Andrew from EB Electrical. More than pleased with the service from EB Electrical, from start to finish I have had every confidence in Enrico. The quotation was competitive and provided the right level of information regarding how the installation would be carried out and detailing the type of materials to be used allowing me to make an informed decision when comparing quotes. Both Enrico and Andrew were a pleasure to have in the house with their professional yet friendly approach and both individually came up with future proofing suggestions regarding the installation. We added to the specification on the day and both gladly stayed on to achieve the change request . Thoroughly efficient and knowledgeable - we thought they were both first class and we can’t recommend EB Electrical highly enough.
KRS Sparks
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi. My name is Kurtis Richard Smith, I have been an Electrician Since 2005. I Specialise in Domestic installations, Fault finding And Repair. I offer a friendly, reliable service at competative prices.
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Kurtis took away and capped off an unused switch that was causing electrical shorts in the fuse box, when accidentally switched on. He was polite and tidy and did the job in a short time.
AndrewSparky
Rating: 5 out of 5
With 14 years experience as an electrician I offer a friendly service & competitive rates. I’m am fully insured. All work is carried out to 18th edition requirements.Covering all your electrical needs: EICR's, consumer unit changes to additional sockets and new light fittings
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Electrical- 31 Aug 2020
I would highly recommend Andrew, he was fast and efficient and is an experienced electrician. His price was very good for the work he did and he was a pleasure to have around. You would be hard placed to find better.
Bilal
Rating: 4.6 out of 5
We provide a handyperson service, ranging from painting, wall papering, assembling furniture, plumbing, electric work, rubbish removal and refurbishment. Trading for 4 years and recently joined Mybuilder hence low feedback here.(yet) My rates are always very low and affordable hence no compromise over quality.
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Painting & Decorating- 13 Dec 2025
Absolutely fantastic great job bilal I am so very pleased with what you have done for me great price thank you so much you deserve 10 stars
Morley Electrical Contractors
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hello My name is Glynn here a Morley electrical we undertake all Electrical installations, From Domestic commercial and industrial. Work carried out to the highest Standards at reasonable price.
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Summer house/ Garden bar electrical installation. Excellent job from Glynn. The summerhouse shell was built during the week and I needed a reliable electrician turn up at the weekend to do the 1st fix electrics, before the builders returned to complete the cladding. This wasn't a problem for Glynn, and he returned to do the 2nd fix immediately after the builders had completed. Nothing was too much trouble, even when I was changing my mind on a few details. Very proffesional, polite, and left the build clean and tidy.
Windmills Electrical
Rating: 5 out of 5
We are experienced Electricians with over 10 years experience in both Commercial and Domestic Electrical Installation and nearly 2 years of Testing and inspection. We love the joy we see on our clients' faces when we work together to bring their vision and requirements to life
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Electrical- 1 Aug 2022
Great work, speedy communication and friendly. I'll be hiring again!
Reed Electrical Solutions
Rating: 5 out of 5
I have worked in the high voltage electrical industry for more than 30 years. I am a member of the IET, am city & guilds qualified for electrical inspection and testing, and am up to date with the IET regulations and am now also Rolec, Pod Point and EV Box approved for EV home charging. I believe in looking after my clients on a long term basis so would never exploit any opportunity, and, on top of all that, I,m a nice type of user friendly guy.!!!
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Electrical- 26 Nov 2020
Came out same day as my shower wasn't working. Great service, really friendly and now working as new!! Thank you so much, will definitely use again.